Job summary
The role of Senior Practitioner to work in partnership with service users and their carers in the Older People Community Mental Health Service with complex health presentations including dementia, to lead the team, to manage the day to day running of the service, to ensure that patients have personalised care plans to enable them to lead fulfilling lives. The Senior Practitioner will demonstrate an understanding of clinical interventions relevant to Older People and people with dementia and their carers to include education, care plans and discharge planning, working closely with carers, families and partner agencies to facilitate this.
The post holder will work at all times to promote the safety and the well-being of service users and their families/carers.
Main duties of the job
To work closely with HCIDS Management Team to support with leadership within the team.
Provide comprehensive assessment of mental health specific to Older People with mental ill health including dementia.
To manage a caseload of clients with complex mental health needs/dementia and undertake case management/lead professional/ CPA as needed.
To lead a shared duty service, screening referrals on a daily basis.
To be able to communicate with and meet the needs of families and carers as appropriate to the care group and the individual client.
To have experience of and specialist knowledge on interventions to be able to lead in clinical area.
To have a knowledge of both organic and functional illnesses.
To receive management supervision from team manager or equivalent.
To demonstrate excellent communication skills.
To establish professional links with other care groups and
For more information on the role, please see the attached job description
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Practitioner (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
- Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to master level equivalent relevant to the care group
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
- Completion of student supervisor Course/equivalent/Practice Educators/Practice Placement Educator
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- Experience of supervising staff and students.
- Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs/dementia
- Able to effectively manage risk.
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues/caring for Older person with mental Health difficulties/dementia
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
- Able to establish links with other services and professionals
Skills
Essential
- To have a good knowledge of service objectives
Desirable
- To understand performance reports and how they relate to team
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Practitioner (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
- Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to master level equivalent relevant to the care group
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
- Completion of student supervisor Course/equivalent/Practice Educators/Practice Placement Educator
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- Experience of supervising staff and students.
- Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs/dementia
- Able to effectively manage risk.
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues/caring for Older person with mental Health difficulties/dementia
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals
- Able to establish links with other services and professionals
Skills
Essential
- To have a good knowledge of service objectives
Desirable
- To understand performance reports and how they relate to team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
